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March 2018 - Interfaith's Embrace of the Arts

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Exploring Interreligious Relations and Interfaith Culture

March 15, 2018

Interfaith's embrace of the arts

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An Artful Approach to Interfaith Chaplaincy
An Artful Approach to Interfaith Chaplaincy

by Jenifer Miller

With my calligraphy pen I write the name of the tiny beloved baby boy, on the inside of a Comfort Angel, and hand it to his father, for safekeeping.

 

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An Artist's Journey Beyond the Walls of Division
An Artist's Journey Beyond the Walls of Division

by Andre van Zijl

We enter a completely darkened room which is set up with a foot-wide border of white muslin covered by unlit candles alternating with round black river stones.

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Epiphany at the Altar of a Sand Mandala
Epiphany at the Altar of a Sand Mandala

by Billy Doidge Kilgore

Five Buddhist monks stand in a row, torsos wrapped in maroon robes and scalps adorned with golden headdresses. In their arms, they hold cymbals, drums, and horns.

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Reimagining Religion: New Stories, New Communities
Reimagining Religion: New Stories, New Communities

by Rev. Bud Heckman

One of the biggest religion stories today is the rising number of Americans who no longer identify with a particular religion. That is a given. But disaffiliation is only one side of the story.

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Groundbreaking Interfaith Curriculum Being Published
Groundbreaking Interfaith Curriculum Being Published

by Paul Chaffee

Interfaith Made Easy may initially inspire caustic remarks like “then it can’t be much about interfaith.” A closer look by either novice or seasoned interfaith activists is likely to inspire awe and appreciation.

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How Stories Can Smash Stereotypes
How Stories Can Smash Stereotypes

An INTER Interview

One thing that breaks down barriers between people is sharing stories. When we hear someone’s story and hear their hopes and struggles, we can’t help but see their humanity.

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'Music Unites, Where Words Divide'
'Music Unites, Where Words Divide'

by Marcus Braybrooke

The recent visit of the Pontamina Interreligious Choir to the UK reminded me of the adage that ‘music unites, where words divide.’

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Sacred Sound & Music
Sacred Sound & Music

by Todd Glacy

During a recent visit to Arizona, I was invited to be the guest on a local Baha’i radio show sharing some of my songs and insights regarding music and spirituality.

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Of Music and Martyrdom
Of Music and Martyrdom

by Zola Jesus

One of the most common questions I get asked about my musical project is to explain the name Zola Jesus. My usual response is “Émile Zola + Jesus Christ = Zola Jesus.” Simple. But, why? 

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Where Does the Interfaith Muse Reside?
Where Does the Interfaith Muse Reside?

by Ruth Broyde Sharone

It began suddenly in the fall of 2014. There were no early warnings. During my daily walks I started to hear melodies in my head that seemed to erupt, complete with lyrics, like fully-formed children.

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"Now That's Really Living"
"Now That's Really Living"

by Paul Chaffee, Editor

All of us, I suspect, have had powerful, breakthrough experiences not only with music but with storytelling, poetry, dance, theater, film, art, and crafts. 

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Interfaith News Roundup - March 2018
Interfaith News Roundup - March 2018

Community Run Amuck – Evangelical Complexities – Buddhist Complexities – Children and Religious Violence – Middle East Peacemaking

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OPPORTUNITIES & RESOURCES

Wanted: KidSpirit Editorial Board Coordinators – Temple of Understanding Youth Summer Internship at the UN – Micah Institute Seeking Seminary Intern for Spring 2018 – Russell Berrie Fellowship in Interreligious Studies – Leading Spiritual Development withing Higher Education